Stuck on something specific? This section is your fix-it library.
Short videos covering the exact technique or troubleshooting method for whatever you're working through.
Find the scenario that matches your problem, watch it, apply it straight to the song you're learning.
Song Tutorials: Step by step walkthroughs of every Grade 1 piece (if video is not in section, let us know), broken into hands-separate sections before bringing both hands together, exactly the way each piece is taught in lessons.
Troubleshooting & Technique: Short fixes for the things every brand new player hits, finding hand position, keeping a steady pulse, and resisting the urge to look down at every note.
Lesson Recaps: A quick rewatch of what we covered each week, perfect for refreshing before the next lesson or before sitting down to practise alone.
AMEB Exam Prep: General knowledge basics (note names, simple terms), first aural exercises (clapping back a rhythm, telling same from different), and the earliest theory concepts, note values, simple time signatures, and the stave.
Song Tutorials: Step by step walkthroughs of Grade 1 pieces (if your song isn't here, let us know), broken into handsseparate sections before bringing both hands together, exactly the way each piece is taught in lessons.
Troubleshooting & Technique: Short fixes for the things every brand new player hits, finding hand position, keeping a steady pulse, and resisting the urge to look down at every note.
Lesson Recaps: A quick rewatch of what we covered each week, perfect for refreshing before the next lesson or before sitting down to practise alone.
AMEB Exam Prep: General knowledge basics (note names, simple terms), first aural exercises (clapping back a rhythm, telling same from different), and the earliest theory concepts, note values, simple time signatures, and the stave.
Song Tutorials: Easygoing tutorials for Grade 2 pieces, with a little more rhythm and hand coordination thrown in, but always at a pace that suits you.
Troubleshooting and Technique: Practical fixes for the coordination quirks every player meets around this stage, without any pressure to get it perfect straight away.
Lesson Recaps: Quick replays of lesson content to jog your memory before your next practice session.
General Musicianship: A gentle introduction to composer names and musical terms, plus simple listening games, just enough to build curiosity about how music works.
Song Tutorials: Walkthroughs for Grade 3 repertoire, with more focus on phrasing and shaping a melody rather than just playing the right notes.
Troubleshooting and Technique: Solutions for the issues that start separating confident players from stuck ones, including pedal timing, voicing a melody over an accompaniment, and smoothing out scale passages.
Lesson Recaps: A clear replay of each week's lesson content, useful for catching details that are easy to miss in the moment.
AMEB Exam Prep: General knowledge moves into musical periods and style, aural training adds cadence recognition and tempo and dynamic identification, and theory introduces triads, scale construction, and transposition basics.
Song Tutorials: Thorough but unhurried guides through Grade 4 repertoire, giving you the tools to handle longer pieces without exam timelines pushing the pace.
Troubleshooting and Technique: Help with hand independence, tempo changes, and tone control, framed around playing pieces you enjoy rather than ticking exam boxes.
Lesson Recaps: Full lesson replays so nothing from the week is forgotten, useful for steady, self directed progress.
General Musicianship: An easy introduction to musical form, simple ear training, and harmony basics, building understanding alongside your playing.
Song Tutorials: In depth tutorials for Grade 5 repertoire, where stylistic accuracy and interpretation start to matter as much as technical correctness.
Troubleshooting and Technique: Targeted fixes for the technical demands that define this level, including ornaments, articulation contrasts, and balancing hands in more complex textures.
Lesson Recaps: Full recaps of weekly lesson content, designed to keep practice focused on what actually needs work.
AMEB Exam Prep: General knowledge deepens into historical and stylistic context for each piece, aural training adds harmonic progression and modulation recognition, and theory covers the foundational concepts required before progressing to higher grades.
Song Tutorials: In depth guides for Grade 5 pieces focused on bringing out style and character, ideal for players who want to sound expressive without exam pressure.
Troubleshooting and Technique: Fixes for ornaments, articulation, and balancing busier textures, taught at a pace that suits playing for enjoyment.
Lesson Recaps: Comprehensive recaps that keep your practice aligned with what was taught, without needing to remember every detail yourself.
General Musicianship: A deeper but relaxed look at the history and style behind each piece, plus aural and theory basics that round out your understanding.
Song Tutorials: Comprehensive but pressure free breakdowns of Grade 6 repertoire, with attention on musical line and voicing for players who want real depth without sitting an exam.
Troubleshooting and Technique: Fixes for voicing, legato control, and shape across longer pieces, geared toward confident, enjoyable playing.
Lesson Recaps: Recaps that track your progress over time, so you can see how far your playing has come.
General Musicianship: A comparative look at composers and style, with ear training and theory that deepen your appreciation of the music.
Song Tutorials: Detailed tutorials for substantial Grade 7 repertoire, ideal for players who want to take on serious pieces purely for the love of playing them.
Troubleshooting and Technique: Help with rapid passages, pedalling, and dynamic control, taught with a focus on musical satisfaction rather than exam readiness.
Lesson Recaps: Full recaps connecting each lesson's technical work to the wider piece, so practice always has a clear purpose.
General Musicianship: An engaging look at style, history, and advanced listening skills, for players who enjoy understanding the music as much as playing it.